RN PrePost Procedures and Surgery

Rocky Mountain Laser and Surgery Center is the premier surgery centers in Pueblo Colorado offering outstanding patient care in a comfortable environment to the southern Colorado community. The physicians for RMLSC are among the best in the region. When you trust your healthcare to us you are making a choice for convenience affordability and high-quality care. We specialize in Eye Surgery General Surgery GI Procedures Urology Podiatry Orthopedics and more. We hold ourselves to the highest of standards as our center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Patient satisfaction is our primary goal.

We are currently searching for a Fulltime Registered Nurse Pre OP/PACU to work Monday Friday 72 hours per pay period who can work cooperatively with staff and physicians to perform a variety of tasks. Major Responsibilities: include providing patient care throughout the surgical/procedure process; pre-procedure admission and assessment and post-procedure assessment and recovery. Responsible for monitoring the patients condition and vital signs; and actively participates in all Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care to a diverse population
• Coordinate patient care including admission planned surgery discharge transfer to higher level of care and any appropriate referrals. Assess monitor and communicate to the provider changes in condition and potential or actual problems.
• Assess the patient reviews patients medical record and required documents to ensure all information consistent with the planned procedure and patients confirmation ensuring pre-requisites and preferences are met. Provide education discharge planning and intervention to ensure positive patient outcomes.
• Document all interventions and activities per standards of care. Ensures safety checklists interventions and procedures are implemented and documented as appropriate.
• Perform and documents pre/post procedure assessment/evaluation/education of patient.
• Responds to life threatening situations utilizing nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
• Act in accordance with the vision mission and business philosophy of the Center.
• Overall patient engagement and experience including the Centers Patient Satisfaction performance.
• Adhere to the Centers professional conduct policies.
• Maintain patient physician and employee privacy and confidentiality.
• Perform related work and other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Minimum Experience: 6 months of Pre Op/PACU
• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
• Preferred: bachelors degree in nursing.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Required BLS/ACLS/PALS

• Demonstrated ability to handle complex and at times stressful situations in a calm professional manner.

Other Qualifications:

• Must be able to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently while maintaining a professional courteous manner. Must be able to work well with others. Strong verbal and written communication skills be detail oriented and organized. High integrity including maintenance of confidential information. Must be able to exercise good judgment.

Must pass a background check and drug screen.

The pay range for this position is: $38.00 - $60.00 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicants relevant experience.

If you are interested in working in an environment that provides exceptional patient care please apply online.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individuals race color national or ethnic origin religion age sex gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.

Apply Now! Come Join our Team! We offer Competitive Pay Medical Dental and Vision Plans

plus Paid Time Off and 401K option. No Weekends. No Call.